Decision Memo Completed

Ponderosa Telephone Musick to Big Creek Fiber

Sierra National Forest Fresno, California High Sierra Ranger District

Ponderosa Telephone Company will be placing new fiber optic cable from the top of Musick Mtn. to the Town of Big Creek as they continue to upgrade their system for increased band width and a more reliable service for customers.

Location

Mostly roadside (9S65, 8S14, M2710, M3120) and some on existing SCE pole line.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/07/2011
2
Comment Period
08/01/2012
3
Decision
04/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2); 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Musick Mtn. to Big Creek Town Buried Fiber Optic Cable ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/11/2013
ForestsSierra National Forest
DistrictsHigh Sierra Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9S, R24E, Section1; T9S, R25E, Section 6; T8S, R25E, Sections 28, 29, 31, 32, 33.
Special use management